Introduction
Where does the Book of Mormon take place? (Hint: Introduction)
The Americas
What is the Testimony of the Three and Eight Witnesses in the beginning of the Book of Mormon?
They are testimonies of people who God chose to see the gold plates of the original Book of Mormon and testify that the book is from God and that the accounts written in the book are real.
What was Joseph Smith doing when an angel appeared and told him about the gold plates (the Book of Mormon)?
He was praying to God.
What member of the Godhead tells people if the Book of Mormon is true?
The Holy Ghost
What are the names of the three witnesses?
Oliver Cowdry, David Whitmer, Martin Harris
Who was the angel that appeared to Joseph Smith and prepared him to receive the Book of Mormon?
Moroni
According to the Book of Mormon, how many groups of people do we have documented that came to the Americas?
2 Groups (The Nephites who later separated and became the Nephites and Lamanites, and the Jaredites who came from the tower of Babel).
What are the names of the 8 witnesses?
Christian Whitmer, Jacob Whitmer, Peter Whitmer Jun, John Whitmer, Hiram Page, Joseph Smith Sen, Hyrum Smith, Samuel H. Smith
How does the example of Joseph Smith help you understand how you can receive revelation and answers from God?
Pray, read the scriptures, ponder, be obedient, and the windows of heaven and revelation will be opened to you.
What are the main things the Book of Mormon teaches? (As stated on the title page)
Hint: name at least two
At least two of the following:
the doctrine of the gospel/Christ (which includes faith, repentance, baptism, the gift of the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end)
Outlines the plan of salvation
Tells people what they must do to gain peace in this life and eternal salvation in the life to come.
How many witnesses saw the gold plates?
12
Joseph Smith was led to the Hill Cummorah where he unearthed the gold plates of the Book of Mormon. He found the gold plates in a stone box. what else did he find in the box?
The Urim and Thummim, and breastplate.
How can you know if the Book of Mormon is true? (state the specific steps)
Read the Book of Mormon, Ponder, think, or contemplate in your hearts about whether the message it contains is true, and Ask Heavenly Father in the name of Jesus Christ with a sincere heart if the Book of Mormon is true.
How can you also add your own witness that the Book of Mormon is real and of God?
Hint: there are three parts to this answer
Read the Book of Mormon, Ponder the message it contains in your heart, and then Ask God in the name of Jesus Christ if the Book of Mormon is true.
Joseph Smith received his own answer that the Book of Mormon is true. How has the Lord spoken to you and how do you expect Him to tell you if the Book of Mormon is true?
Burning in your heart
Enlightened in your mind